Technical Manager, Product Innovation (Vape, Concentrates, Specialty products)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of a multi-year innovation pipeline
• Own the full innovation process for all new vape and concentrates products
• Work collaboratively with the Director, Product Innovation – Smokable, Specialty to establish the business case and technical brief for all new innovation projects
• Drive a clear and consistent feedback loop with Product Development to ensure alignment, transparency, and progress throughout the product development process
• Develop launch timelines and track projects throughout the product launch process
• Lead the cross-functional development of new packaging structures
• Partner with Brand Marketing to ensure seamless transitions of creative deliverables throughout the new product development process
• Collaborate effectively with the VP, Extraction & Formulation on new product concepts and the overall development process
• Deliver highly technical feedback to external vape hardware manufacturers and translate back in simplified terms to the broader team
• Extrapolate highly technical data and specifications to inform overall product and project plans
• Work directly with production sites to ensure operational readiness ahead of launch
• Support Technical Associates, Product Innovation – Vape, Concentrates, Specialty on the execution of all market expansion projects
• Coach, develop, and manage a team of Technical Associates, Product Innovation – Vape, Concentrates, Specialty

Requirements

• 3+ years of EITHER: 1) Cannabis lab/R&D experience – with a focus on extraction OR 2) Cannabis/nicotine vape hardware development experience
• People management experience, including supervising, coaching, and developing direct reports
• Strong technical knowledge of extraction methods, oil specifications, and vape hardware components
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Strong detail orientation and organizational skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and remain focused and positive amidst shifting priorities
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong product acumen and cannabis knowledge
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (formal certification like PMP a plus)
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office required; proficiency with project management tools, including Microsoft Suite, MS Project, etc., a plus
• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay
• Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance

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